Thanks to hard work from the Archer Heights Civic Association, Ald Mike Zalewski and community residents on 5000 and 5100 blocks of Kostner Kenneth and Kolin the auto repair shop Monroy's Muffler is no longer in business at Archer and Kostner

My Everyblock topic is the same headline used on Sunday,in the Chicago Sun-times, for a column written by the newspaper columnist,Mark Brown. Here is the link (once again posted, for others) to read that full article:

I realize at least one commentator here already posted it, but it is important enoughto bear repeating; & remind constituents of the 23rd Ward that the incumbent alderman is SO utterly corrupt, that has to be singled out in a...

My Everyblock topic is the same headline used on Sunday,in the Chicago Sun-times, for a column written by the newspaper columnist,Mark Brown. Here is the link (once again posted, for others) to read that full article:

I realize at least one commentator here already posted it, but it is important enoughto bear repeating; & remind constituents of the 23rd Ward that the incumbent alderman is SO utterly corrupt, that has to be singled out in a major newspaper, for his lies, treachery,bashing of fellow aldermanic candidates and inciting racism to boot-!

It is clear, Z-- is beyond the point of redemption and he and his pathetic politics has got to leave this ward.

He deludingly must consider that-- repeating his corrupt tactics (similarto his behavior in the prior election cycle four years ago) served him (and him alone) in the past, so, these vicious tactics bear repeating (and also, dreaming up even new ways to attack and bring down his opponents; even if it means falsely defaming them or attacking their very livelihood)!

My gad already, when are we going to wake up in this Ward?! This man should have been ousted long ago (and I said so then; he should have been removed when the corrupt Daley mayoral legacy ended-- who he was a lock-step lackey for, even as he is now is the same, for the Rahm-bomb game).

It is obvious, his lack of attendance at several ward candidate programs was a spit-in your-face, 23rd ward. As long as he can hold on to his 'tiny fiefdom', he doesn't givea whit (even if he had any wits, except for corrupt politicking) about you or me, or any respect for his challengers names or reputations. as his cartoonish, buffoonery passing as mailers has shown.

Why he even stooped to inciting racism as 'a campaign slogan'! How pathetic can a politician be? Well, the irony is we already KNOW...

Once, sometimes twice a week me and my family visit my in-laws. During these visits we take them to the grocery store to get stuff. Today was no exception. I parked no longer than 10 minutes to get them, only to find someone spit all over my car door, and rubbed it under my door handle! I did not take anyone's spot, and there was enough parking for at least 5 cars. No I did not p.o. any one, as I only know a couple of neighbors, and they know why we are there.My in-laws live on 50th and Keeler, and have been there 10 years now, this has never happened before!!!!

Since this 'concept' of early voting was first implement, I have had a leery feeling about it.Even though I did early vote a couple of times, still, I always wonder IF my vote will be counted (that is, if ANY vote gets counted these days-- metaphorically-speaking) ;~}

Yes, early voting 'appears' to stream-line the process of voting (e.g. preventing long lines, etc.) and, as I recall, there was a BIG campaign to convince the public of that.

Since this 'concept' of early voting was first implement, I have had a leery feeling about it.Even though I did early vote a couple of times, still, I always wonder IF my vote will be counted (that is, if ANY vote gets counted these days-- metaphorically-speaking) ;~}

Yes, early voting 'appears' to stream-line the process of voting (e.g. preventing long lines, etc.) and, as I recall, there was a BIG campaign to convince the public of that.

Nevertheless, this was instituted at the same time there was also bedlam taking place, over the break-down of voting machines on voting day, the suspicions that machines (manufactured by private contracting companies) were pre-tampered with, etc. Soooo... it is not a difficult thing to consider that this 'early voting' option might also have been invented to 'tamper' with voting results. These are my thoughtson the topic...

In the interest of taking an informal poll, what are your thoughts on the matter?

So, WHY in the world to vote in a man who has a criminal gang member for a son AND who acts as if its just fine anddandy to look the other way and make excuses and justifications to cover up the reality of this news:

So, WHY in the world to vote in a man who has a criminal gang member for a son AND who acts as if its just fine anddandy to look the other way and make excuses and justifications to cover up the reality of this news:

Here's an excerpt to whet your whistle--"Garcia — who’s now one of four challengers seeking to unseat Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the Feb. 24 city election — supported Mayer Brown despite a personal connection to the firm involving his adult son Samuel Garcia. Court records show Samuel Garcia had been arrested in 2007 on a felony charge, accused of attacking two off-duty police officers on the South Side — and lawyers from the downtown law firm represented him in the criminal case for free."

Up, these are considerable points. sounds bad, makes me wonder what has gone on. is there some type of explanation? it reminds me of some Daley stories, Like the son, i think it was, that beat the poor kid with a baseball bat, over in New Buffalo at their summer...

Up, these are considerable points. sounds bad, makes me wonder what has gone on. is there some type of explanation? it reminds me of some Daley stories, Like the son, i think it was, that beat the poor kid with a baseball bat, over in New Buffalo at their summer mansion. i think he suffered permanent brain damage. Or daley II, that took a job with the lawfirm he hired to represent us in the parking meter deal. we all no what a great mayor he was. seems like in illinois we only get the bottom of the barrel when it comes to political choices. Who is the least evil, for mayor???

I've seen recommendations for handymen here, but now can't find any. Someone recommended a father son team (?) around Archer and Pulaski awhile back. In any case, does anyone have a good guy to do odds and ends?

Does he live in his parent's attic in order to run for Alderman of the 23rd Ward? All while having his real residency with the Mother of his child in 2117 Broadway St Blue Island. He also has his old drivers licence registered there.

Does he live in his parent's attic in order to run for Alderman of the 23rd Ward? All while having his real residency with the Mother of his child in 2117 Broadway St Blue Island. He also has his old drivers licence registered there.

You can also view his criminal record with multiple arrest from 2007 to 2012. Charges are Domestic Abuse, but was dropped to a misdemeanor in a plea bargain. His ex-wife was on a date after breaking up with Arteaga. Arteaga then approached her date and beat him pretty bad. He also has a second conviction that was dropped to probation for being in a violent altercation.

For the record I use to be affiliated with the Arteaga Campaign. Not at the management level, but would go help out often. I live near his parent's house where until recently never heard of Martin Arteaga. His Sister suggested I help out to help add to my resume. I decided to stop going in because both my kids would come with me at times & one of them found drug paraphernalia while helping clean Mr. Arteaga's car. His office also reeked of Alcohol and Cigarettes. On top of catching Arteaga's staff posting on here several vicious attacks.

I was reluctant to post anything on here since the attacks are vicious, racist, and bigoted. However, the voters and citizens of the 23rd Ward deserve better. Here I was thinking I was electing a young, vibrant, latino to be our next Alderman. Sad to find out the hard way you can't trust a book by it's cover.

Fake profile people we are not interested in your cowardly post. We do want to hear from Team Arteaga on his criminal violent activity & his residency.

There is a picture attached with Mr. Arteaga's vehicle of his home in Blue Island. Anyone know what agency he should be reported too?

We need to know the truth pretty in pink! Does he or does he not live in the 23rd ward! I came on this site just to follow what's going on and I believe every candidate deservs a fair shot but Mr. A did not get my vote and never would!

@ Jackie Moon. DUDE!!! If you don' like the thread, move on! We're talking about city services here that were not rendered. Even tho trucks/plows were here they did not put the plow blades on the ground. What's up with that?? And as far as it being 20 inches, it...

@ Jackie Moon. DUDE!!! If you don' like the thread, move on! We're talking about city services here that were not rendered. Even tho trucks/plows were here they did not put the plow blades on the ground. What's up with that?? And as far as it being 20 inches, it doesn't matter. The trucks were here!!!!! They did not do their jobs! You must be a Rahm supporter cuz only he and his supporters would try to cause problems on a thread where everyone is being nice, no fights and just voicing their opinions. For some streets here we need the 40 degree temps just to get rid of the piles of snow & ice STILL on the streets that the city did nothing about!

Does it seem like over the last few years the city has severely cut back on salting the streets? Seems to me they have a great deal. Even the expressways!! Also it seems when they do plow, They don't scrape down to the street as well. Daley at least did a better job of it!

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